Christian Pulisic

Christian Pulisic is an American professional footballer, born on September 18, 1998, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He is widely considered as one of the most gifted footballers of his generation. Pulisic began his professional career with Borussia Dortmund before moving to Chelsea in 2019, where he has become a key player, contributing to their UEFA Champions League victory.

Pulisic is known for his agility, pace, dribbling skills, and versatility. He has received several individual awards and holds the record as the youngest player to captain the United States national team.

Off the field, Pulisic is also recognized for his influence, inspiring millions of young footballers worldwide.

Borussia Dortmund

• Youth and Early Career: Pulisic joined Borussia Dortmund's youth academy in 2015. He made his first-team debut for Dortmund in 2016.

Chelsea

• Transfer: Pulisic signed with Chelsea in 2019. He has since developed into a key player for the club, contributing to their UEFA Champions League victory in 2021.

United States National Team

• Debut: Made his debut for the United States in 2016.

Achievements:

• CONCACAF Nations League: Winner in 2021.
• Pulisic is one of the top scorers for the United States and is the youngest player to captain the national team.

• Position: Primarily an attacking midfielder, but also excels as a winger.
• Skills: Known for his exceptional pace, agility, dribbling skills, and goal-scoring ability. Pulisic is celebrated for his versatility and creativity on the field.

• Family: Pulisic comes from a footballing family, with both his parents having played the sport at a professional level.
• Influence: As one of the most successful American footballers, Pulisic serves as an inspiration for many young players in the United States and abroad.

• Christian Pulisic is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and achievements but also for his work ethic, determination, and impact on American football. His influence extends beyond the pitch, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Youngest player to appear and score for the United States in a World Cup qualifier:

• At the age of 17

Youngest player to score for the United States in the modern era:

• At the age of 17

Youngest player to captain the United States:

• At the age of 20

Books

• Zeigler, M. (2019) The Making of Christian Pulisic. London: Orion Publishing Group.

Websites

• FIFA: Information about Christian Pulisic’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.fifa.com
• Chelsea: Details about Pulisic’s career at Chelsea. Available at: https://www.chelseafc.com
• Borussia Dortmund: Updates on Pulisic’s performance and records at Borussia Dortmund. Available at: https://www.bvb.de
• UEFA: Updates and records of Pulisic in UEFA competitions. Available at: https://www.uefa.com

Articles

• BBC Sport: Christian Pulisic: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football
• The Guardian: Christian Pulisic’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/christian-pulisic

Interviews and Documentaries

• The Making of Christian Pulisic (2019): This documentary provides a detailed look at Pulisic’s life and career, featuring interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues.
• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Christian Pulisic, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.espn.com